Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Nokia 9 arriving next month along with Nokia 8 (2018)

There have already
been a handful of rumors and leaks related to the Nokia 9, so it was about time
we got filled in on the unveiling date. A new report from China says the device
will be made official next month.

HMD is holding a
product launch event in China on January 19, and the Nokia 9 will likely be the
star of the show. In addition, the next-gen Nokia 8 will also be made official
during the same event. Both will be customized for China market, which likely
entails special ROMs where Google services have been replaced by local
alternatives.

The pricing
information for the Nokia 9 has also leaked: CNY 3,699 ($560) for the 6GB/64GB
variant and CNY 4,199 ($635) for the 6GB/128GB model.

Rumored specs for
the Nokia 9 include 5.5-inch QHD display. Both phones are likely to feature a
panel with 18:9 aspect ratio, Snapdragon 835 SoC, dual rear camera setup, and
IP67 certification for water and dust protection. There'll be no 3.5mm
headphone jack.